How was your weekend? I had no access to the internet (or TV! The horror), but I trust that things around these parts were quiet and uneventful with little or no boat rocking whatsoever.

Good. For my part, I was kind of hoping that by the time I got back, the NHL and NBA playoffs would down to the heart of the matter, perhaps even at the Finals. I guess it takes longer than a week for that happen. I do see that, per tradition, nothing much of consequence is happening in the NBA's first few games and, also per tradition, the winner of the NHL's President's Trophy is on the verge of being bounced. Seriously, San Jose? Eighty-two games of buildup and you're going to go out like that?